Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Science fiction feeds the imagination and helps us to explore possible futures, our hopes and fears, and the unfolding of technologies. Join Museum scientists and Vincent Piturro, PhD, English professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, to screen famous sci-fi films, break down the science behind these alternative possibilities, and separate fact from fiction. This.... Read More

Planet or not, Pluto needs a party! Celebrate the infamous dwarf planet on a journey through our solar system. Size up the stats for what defines a planet. Raise a glass and gaze out into the night sky through telescopes and learn about the New Horizons mission that offers us a peek at petite Pluto..... Read More

The Power of Poison is a new exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science that is included with admission. Poison Exhibit Info Description from DMNS website: POISON IN NATURE There is an extraordinary variety of evolutionary strategies among plants and animals that use poison in their struggle to survive. Colombia’s Chocó forest is home.... Read More

The compass points to 2001 Colorado Boulevard and the Sixth Annual Geek Cup Challenge! Navigate the darkest stretches of the Museum’s depths, explore with tools ancient and modern, and try your luck with the fate of stars and sun. Enjoy a cocktail and cheer on the competitors, or take up the challenge and orient yourself.... Read More

Make, create, learn, invent, craft, hack, recycle, build, think and play! Maker Faires are intergenerational events that bring makers of all kinds together with visitors for hands-on tinkering and exploration that's not only fun, but also educational and inspiring. See the list of participating makers, here. Tickets are $5 for members and museum admission + $5.... Read More

Make, create, learn, invent, craft, hack, recycle, build, think and play! Maker Faires are intergenerational events that bring makers of all kinds together with visitors for hands-on tinkering and exploration that's not only fun, but also educational and inspiring. See the list of participating makers, here. Tickets are $5 for members and museum admission + $5.... Read More

Laughter really is the best medicine and we’ll prove it to you at this hilarious, knee-slapping evening of side-splitting science. Laugh out loud at comedic stand-up and seriously funny science improv, discover the biology and psychology of why we laugh, and crack-up with comical cocktail at the bar.  Ages 21+ Only. (Description from DMNS.org) Tickets $10.... Read More

A rich and informative exhibit that engages all the senses, Traveling the Silk Road is worth seeing. The Silk Road spanned some 5,700 miles across Asia connecting such influential cities as Xi'an, Turfan, Samarkand, Baghdad and Constantinople. The exhibit invites visitors to come along on the journey through interactive experiences highlighting the commerce, innovation, arts and.... Read More

There will be even more to do and see at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on this day as it's Dia del Niño. In addition to free general admission for all visitors, the celebration will include music and dance performances by Los Chinelos, Mexico Mixto, Danza Guadalupana Matachina, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance;.... Read More

Cool kids go to museums at night! Science Lounge is a series of evening events for ADULTS 21+ ONLY at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science that feature science activities based on a theme, heavy appetizers, a cash bar and limited access to the museum (generally only one exhibit is open during the event). Tickets are $10.... Read More